Hycet™ (
hydrocodone/APAP) is a prescription medication approved to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It comes as an oral solution (oral liquid). As a narcotic medication, Hycet is classified as a
controlled substance, which means that special federal (and state) laws and regulations control its sale and use.
Hycet is made by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hycet contains
hydrocodone bitartrate (usually known as just "
hydrocodone") and
acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is a narcotic opioid pain reliever. It acts similarly to codeine. Hydrocodone relieves pain and coughing but also causes drowsiness, mood changes, and mental "clouding." In the United States, hydrocodone is only available in combination with other medications; it is not available alone. Of the two components of Hycet, hydrocodone is the one that can lead to dependence and abuse.
"APAP" is an acronym for one of the chemical names for acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer commonly found in non-prescription medications such as
Tylenol®. Combining hydrocodone with acetaminophen helps improve the effectiveness of Hycet for relieving pain and may limit the abuse potential of hydrocodone, as the maximum dose of Hycet is usually limited by the acetaminophen content.
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